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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?
(a) A dramatic story.
(b) A great story.
(c) A sad story.
(d) A particularly poor story.

2. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Incongruent.
(b) Good.
(c) Simple.
(d) Sad.

3. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?
(a) Man is naturally attracted to imitation.
(b) There is a natural attraction to rhythm and harmony.
(c) Man is naturally attracted to beauty.
(d) Man enjoys learning.

4. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(b) To showcase their skills in contests.
(c) They never write stories using episodic plots.
(d) For the challenge.

5. In how many ways does Aristotle say the method of imitation can differ?
(a) Countless.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. In poetry, Aristotle says that in the "Odyssey" recognition comes about how??

2. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?

3. What type of situation does Aristotle explain occurs more frequently in tragedy?

4. Aristotle says that storytelling with episodic plots is to be favored by whom?

5. Aristotle explains that the medium specific to poetry is one that uses what?

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